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I am a full time artist living in Orlando Fl, with my husband and our family of 2 Shih Tzus.
Nature Scapes in acrylic are among my favorite things to paint and this blog will show the progress of my works in their different stages. Many of my paintings are created using multiple canvases to create a sculptural affect. If you have any questions you would like me to answer about my work or techniques, please let me know and I will be happy to blog about it.
I am also a busy jewelry artist and will be posting photos of finished pieces of interest.
I'll also be including lots of garden photos and other inspirational pictures along the way.

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Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Celebrations Gallery - Small Works, Artful Treasures Show

Well as promised, I did not forget my camera last Sat, November 6th when I attended the opening reception of the Small Works, Artful Treasures show at Celebrations Gallery in Pomfret CT.

The small works show took place in the grand foyer of this beautiful 1880's Queen Anne victorian, which is the home of Celebrations Gallery.

This show focuses on smaller works of art that are under $200 and the show runs from November 6th - January 7th.

Everywhere I turned on Sat I saw beautiful artwork, adorning the walls and display cases. The table to the right was full of baked goodies to eat and Celebrations was also serving hot tea and apple cider for the occasion as well.

The artwork is beautifully displayed all throughout the gallery, hanging on the walls and resting on the furniture. My vintage ceiling tin is on the left.

Of course, there is also a whole upstairs filled with more wonderful artwork. Just because the show was downstairs didn't mean I wasn't going to venture upstairs with my camera.

This fabulous chair by artist Wolfgang Schweizer was upstairs.........

As was this gorgeous bench by woodburning artist Merideth Berthiaume.

I think that my favorite piece at the gallery right now though is this gorgeous chair that is downstairs and displayed for everyone to see as they walk in the door. This incredible piece of work was painted by artist David Stumpo.

My favorite part of the chair has to be the cardinal on the seat. I got a chance to meet David and talk with him and his wife while I was at the show. A wonderful artist, so talented and humble.

I really had a wonderful 2 hours that I spent at Celebrations, viewing all the work, including my own and getting to talk with some of the other artists there.

Hi Ruth, Your vintage tile is gorgeous. Congrats on being apart of this event to showcase these wonderful works. You so deserve to be there.I love the chair too. Simply so unique. I have always painted chairs when I was in the brick and mortar shoppe. These are an inspiration to do one again.Love the cardinal. How great that you got to visit and talk with the other artists.

Oh - what a beautiful gallery. You must be very happy to show your wonderful art in such a charming space. I recognize your art on the walls and love the way it is displayed. Thank you for sharing your photographs.Best wishes and congratulations.Erin